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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Petrol · 2006 · 1,598 cc

LS56 BXLMOT history

LS56 BXL is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 14 Nov 2006. Its MOT expired on 9 Mar 2026 and it has passed 17 of 28 MOT tests, with 105,400 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Mar 2025.

LS56 BXL black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 9 Mar 2026
Mileage
105,400 mi
At MOT on 10 Mar 2025
MOT tests
28
17 passed · 11 failed
Per year
5,983 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS56 BXL
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
14 Nov 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 9 Mar 2026
Latest MOT test
10 Mar 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS56 BXL was last recorded at 105,400 miles on 10 Mar 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
105,400 miles · 7 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
5,983 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 105,400 miles
  • 2024 – 103,427 miles
  • 2023 – 99,752 miles
  • 2022 – 96,988 miles
  • 2021 – 91,820 miles
  • 2020 – 86,060 miles
  • 2019 – 77,219 miles
  • 2018 – 68,749 miles
  • 2017 – 60,109 miles
  • 2016 – 51,566 miles
  • 2015 – 42,726 miles
  • 2014 – 33,576 miles
  • 2013 – 27,069 miles
  • 2012 – 23,753 miles
  • 2011 – 20,432 miles
  • 2010 – 15,065 miles
  • 2009 – 13,580 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass105,400 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor5 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Items removed from driver's view prior to test

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2021

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

28 tests since 4 Nov 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass105,400 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    105,400 miles
    Test number
    260926883949
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Fail105,400 miles (+1,973)3 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,400 miles
    Test number
    182078540511
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass103,427 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    103,427 miles
    Test number
    663130241864
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail103,427 miles (+3,675)2 dangerous5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,427 miles
    Test number
    214390077742
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass99,752 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    99,752 miles
    Test number
    377640240061
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Fail99,752 miles (+2,764)1 dangerous2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,752 miles
    Test number
    715486503104
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass96,988 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    96,988 miles
    Test number
    283684078444
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  8. Fail96,988 miles (+5,168)2 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,988 miles
    Test number
    786925414950
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  9. Pass91,820 miles3 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    91,820 miles
    Test number
    578403359884
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  10. Fail91,820 miles (+5,760)1 major3 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,820 miles
    Test number
    923506154197
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  11. Pass86,060 miles (+83)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    86,060 miles
    Test number
    552655695701
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Fail85,977 miles (+8,758)2 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,977 miles
    Test number
    328697873209
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  13. Pass77,219 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    77,219 miles
    Test number
    902996123742
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  14. Fail77,217 miles (+8,468)6 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,217 miles
    Test number
    495373374429
    • MajorNearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  15. Pass68,749 miles (+294)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    68,749 miles
    Test number
    879505799474
    • AdvisoryO/s/r tyre inner edge balding

  16. Fail68,455 miles (+8,346)1 dangerous2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,455 miles
    Test number
    560873729577
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryO/s/r tyre inner edge balding

  17. Pass60,109 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    60,109 miles
    Test number
    517869738370
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  18. Fail60,108 miles (+8,542)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,108 miles
    Test number
    443752760505
    • FailureOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  19. Pass51,566 miles (+8,840)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    51,566 miles
    Test number
    598590409906
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs worn and lipped
    • AdvisoryRear number plate damaged

  20. Pass42,726 miles (+9,150)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    42,726 miles
    Test number
    197312355008
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNsr tyre tread starting to split

  21. Pass33,576 miles (+6,507)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    33,576 miles
    Test number
    356731854064

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass27,069 miles (+3,316)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    27,069 miles
    Test number
    537489843045
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  23. Pass23,753 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    23,753 miles
    Test number
    108165942468

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail23,751 miles (+3,319)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,751 miles
    Test number
    156395842098
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass20,432 miles (+5,367)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    20,432 miles
    Test number
    758451931067
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  26. Pass15,065 miles (+1,485)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    15,065 miles
    Test number
    163338650016

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass13,580 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    13,580 miles
    Test number
    420200619413

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail13,580 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    13,580 miles
    Test number
    471748209426
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Questions about LS56 BXL

Does LS56 BXL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS56 BXL expired on 9 Mar 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS56 BXL?
The MOT on LS56 BXL expired on 9 Mar 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS56 BXL done?
LS56 BXL was recorded at 105,400 miles at its MOT on 10 Mar 2025, an average of 5,983 miles a year.
Has LS56 BXL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS56 BXL has failed 11 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on LS56 BXL ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on LS56 BXL find?
LS56 BXL passed its latest MOT on 10 Mar 2025 with 6 advisories: nearside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside front brake pad(s) wearing thin; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 3 more.

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